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McDonald’s will roll out its deluxe Angus burger nationwide later this year, the Chicago Tribune reports. Until now, the one-third-of-a-pound burger made with premium beef has been available only in a handful of test markets. Though the fast-food chain has said publicly it would delay the launch until next year because of the economy, the Tribune obtained an internal document pegging it for August.

McDonald’s debuted the hefty sandwich—the chain’s most expensive, at an average of $4—in California in early 2007. The Tribune has previously reported that the burger will likely play a role in McDonald’s annual Monopoly promotion in October. Though the economy continues to stagnate, experts say new products can generate buzz and cash. It’s unclear if the Angus will join the menu permanently.

hey Koku...I was in Hawaii in 1988...over 8 dollars for a burger and fries...damn...I wonder what the price is now?......But on the lighter side....Moose's had 50cent oyster shots...yeah baby

schmidtkoff

Jun 21, 2009 1:38 AM CDT

i went vegetarian once - then on one hot summer night gave into the smell of a charco-broiled steak. ah. but i do believe in humane treatment of our animals. abolishing the hog crates, the veal crates, the debeaked chickens etc. a good documentary can be found at: www.earthlings.com

kokuaguy

Jun 20, 2009 9:34 AM CDT

amber, sorry bout that smelly moniker I brain farted the other day when our bud was ranting. I was shocked cuz it seemed so out of character. My apoloiges to anchower & all concerned.